Author: Mujeedat
The Director‑General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, has underscored Nigeria’s growing role in shaping international rules on data access, use, and security at the inaugural assembly of the World Data Organization (WDO) in Beijing. The high‑level gathering, which brought together over 500 participants including government officials, multilateral agencies, and digital‑technology experts, marked a major step toward more coordinated global data governance and digital‑economy cooperation. Tegbe, who attended the summit alongside the NCSP Head of International Relations, Ms. Judy Melifonwu, described Nigeria’s participation as a strategic move to position the country at the heart of global conversations…
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has reported a record‑breaking plunge in crude production for March, as the conflict between a U.S.‑Israeli alliance and Iran continues to paralyse key Middle Eastern exporters. OPEC’s secretariat data show that cartel output collapsed by 7.88 million barrels per day (MMbpd) to 20.79 MMbpd in March, marking the steepest decline in records going back to the 1980s. The report, compiled by the organization’s research department in Vienna, attributes the sharp drop to dramatic output losses in Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait, all hit by the shutdown of…
Nigeria’s crude oil production rose slightly to 1.38 million barrels per day (bpd) in March, according to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The figure marks a 5.25 per cent increase from 1.31 million bpd recorded in February, as disclosed in OPEC’s March Monthly Oil Market Report released on Monday. OPEC said its data on Nigeria’s output were obtained through direct communication with Nigerian authorities, in line with the group’s practice of sourcing member‑country figures from both official channels and secondary sources such as energy intelligence platforms. By OPEC’s primary assessment, Nigeria remains below its 1.5 million…
The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Wale Moses Adewole, visited the International Breweries Plc plant in Ilesa, Osun State, on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration with excise factories and key stakeholders. The courtesy visit provided a platform for enhanced engagement between the Command and the brewery on matters of compliance, revenue generation, and trade facilitation. During the visit, DC Wale Adewole underscored the critical importance of compliance with existing excise laws and regulations, stressing that adherence to these rules supports national revenue collection and…
Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to ensure high‑quality and timely completion of the ongoing reconstruction of Warri Stadium, rejecting substandard work and insisting that contractual timelines be strictly honoured. During an inspection visit on Tuesday, the governor expressed displeasure over delays, noting that the facility was originally expected to be completed by December but remains unfinished as of April. Oborevwori commended the quality of the newly laid playing pitch, describing it as up to modern standards and in line with expectations. However, he strongly criticised the current cladding work, which he described…
The Apex Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area have received Comrade Ayodele Adewale, a frontline aspirant for the House of Representatives seat representing Amuwo Odofin Federal Constituency, in a warm and consultative meeting held on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, at the party’s secretariat on 3rd Avenue, B Close, Festac Town, Lagos State. The event was marked by prayers for his success and a robust exchange of political advice as he prepares for the upcoming APC primaries. Chaired by Prince Rasheed Otolorin, Chairman of the Apex body and former Executive Chairman of Amuwo…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has announced the conferment of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Security and Strategic Studies on its Commandant, Dr. Olusola Odumosu PhD. The academic honour was awarded during Nasarawa State University’s 8th Combined Convocation Ceremony held on Saturday, 11 April 2026, in recognition of Dr. Odumosu’s outstanding contributions to knowledge in security administration, strategic leadership, and national development. The convocation ceremony celebrated his rigorous research and scholarly work, which aligns closely with the practical demands of modern security management. The FCT Command noted that Dr.…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has begun a specialised capacity‑building programme on Artificial Intelligence (AI)‑driven revenue generation, remittances, and reconciliation as part of its drive to modernise public financial management and improve transparency. The training took place at the Ladi Kwali Hall of the Abuja Continental Hotel on Monday, 13 April 2026, and brought together senior Customs officers, technology experts, and members of legislative oversight committees from the National Assembly. Addressing participants, Comptroller‑General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi said the Service is committed to harnessing technology to deepen transparency in public accounting and to better understand trade patterns within the…
The Assistant Inspector‑General of Police in charge of the Maritime Police Command, AIG Okunade Ronke Nurat, FSI, MSPSP, has held a strategic courtesy visit with the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral A. A. Mustapha, to reinforce inter‑agency cooperation and strengthen maritime security in Nigeria. The meeting, held at the headquarters of the Western Naval Command in Lagos, focused on deepening coordination between the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Navy within the country’s maritime domain. AIG Okunade described the security of the maritime environment as a collective responsibility, emphasizing the need for sustained synergy between the two…
Local oil and gas companies in Nigeria are increasingly stepping up production, creating jobs and mobilizing resources to sustain operations, says Engr. Tony Attah, Managing Director of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited. Speaking at the Nigerian Content Academy Lecture, Attah noted that Nigerian independents have become more resilient and better funded, successfully acquiring and operating fields divested by international oil companies (IOCs). Attah projected that within the next decade, many indigenous operators will consolidate into strategic consortiums, with roughly five major Nigerian independent oil companies expected to emerge. He pointed out that over half of Nigeria’s crude oil production now…